Cosmetic compositions

Abstract

A topical composition having (i) an isolated polypeptide having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a functional equivalent thereof, and (ii) a cosmetically acceptable carrier; and use thereof.

1. A method of reducing skin wrinkles, comprising:
 identifying a skin surface having wrinkles, 
 applying to the surface an effective amount of a topical composition comprising an isolated polypeptide having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. 
 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an agent selected from the group consisting of an anti-wrinkle herbal extract, a whiting herbal extract, and an anti-acne herbal extract. 
     
     
       3. The method of  claim 2 , wherein the anti-wrinkle herbal extract contains a hop extract, a horsetail extract, or both. 
     
     
       4. The method of  claim 2 , wherein the whiting herbal extract contains a  Scutellaria baicalensis  root extract, a  Saxifrage sarmentosa  root extract, or both. 
     
     
       5. The method of  claim 2 , wherein the anti-acne herbal extract contains a Watercress extract, a witch hazel extract, a centella extract, a licorice extract, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
       6. The method of  claim 2 , wherein the composition further contains a polysaccharide. 
     
     
       7. The method of  claim 2 , where in the composition contains L-fucose, D-galactose, galacturonic acid, or a combination thereof. 
     
     
       8. The method of  claim 2 , wherein the anti-wrinkle herbal extract, the whiting herbal extract, and the anti-acne herbal extract are prepared at the w/w ratio of 3-30%, 3-30%, and 3-30%, respectively.